A freezing morning on the hills (56k warning)

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 22 Dec 2006, 22:07

Eddie, loving the bike. Am just in the process of finding a decent XC at the moment.

Regarding the weather, it is just pants. I work for Thomsonfly and a number of our bases are affected.

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 23 Dec 2006, 10:28

Robin wrote:Eddie, loving the bike. Am just in the process of finding a decent XC at the moment.

Cheers Robin. Do you have a make/model in mind, or a budget?

Dyl Roberts · Post by **Dyl Roberts** » 23 Dec 2006, 15:35

Hi Eddie,

Nice pics & the Bike's looking well there Matey

Not been out on My bike for a while now, working on an FS9 project at the moment!

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 23 Dec 2006, 22:12

Hi Dyl,

hope all is well. You keep up the FS9 stuff mate. Enjoyed all your work so far.

ATB

Dyl Roberts · Post by **Dyl Roberts** » 23 Dec 2006, 22:22

Hi Eddie,

Willdo matey!

All is well here, ready for chrismas, the lads are in "coiled spring" mode

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 23 Dec 2006, 22:27

Dyl Roberts wrote:Hi Eddie,

Willdo matey!

All is well here, ready for chrismas, the lads are in "coiled spring" mode

Sounds like our lot. Working on afternoons this week. Been crackers in Manchester. Stacks of arrests and incidents all over the place

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 23 Dec 2006, 23:32

Hi,

GT Avalanche Disc 1.0 07 or around 500 - 600.

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 23 Dec 2006, 23:47

Robin wrote:Hi,

GT Avalanche Disc 1.0 07 or around 500 - 600.

Cracking bike. Have a look at MBUK website for all the lowdown on most current bikes and the verdicts.

thehappyotter · Post by **thehappyotter** » 23 Dec 2006, 23:56

You've got some good views round your way Eddie. Far better than riding along next to the Trent...

A few of the lads at work have recently got themselves bikes, my new years resoloution (along with giving up fags and beer... As always...) is going to be really working on my fitness and getting a bike is something i'm planning on doing.

I haven't really got a clue what to look for though, i'm not going to initially be riding in places like your photos but may well do eventually. I will be starting on muddy and dirty bridleways with a bit of road thrown in.

What bikes would you suggest, i've got Â£1300 in the old savings account at the moment but don't really want to spend that much. 5-600 quid would be about ideal.

Rob.

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 24 Dec 2006, 00:16

Hi Rob,

a decent entry level MTB starts at around Â£350-Â£400. Anything below that and it will self destruct if you take it off-road. Have a look at some of the leading manufacturers websites for further info.

I recommend;Specialized(cos I got one!), Cannondale, Trek, Fisher, Orange(British&beautiful), Scott and GT. These are just for starters.

Regarding giving up things you love, why not just cut down, otherwise life can get boring. Although giving up fags is a good idea

Drink in moderation but don't cut it out altogether. You gotta have some fun matey, especially in our job.

When the time comes to buy then PM me and I will scout around a few stores and locate a bargain for you.